Pennisetum Hameln £ 9.99 Superb compact form of fountain grass making rounded mounds of dark green foliage & topped with many ⦠H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5) H5 - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10) H6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15) H7 - Hardy in the severest European continental climates ( -20) Planting with Zone 4 Ornamental Grasses. In Stock. Fully Hardy. There are many species of the grass genus Pennisetum, including the agronomic crops pearl millet and elephant grass (used for forage and now for biofuel), plus numerous landscape ornamentals, including âPurple Majestyâ ornamental millet (P. glaucum).. Fountain grass, P. alopecuroides, is a perennial ornamental grass, with various cultivars hardy ⦠All plants have a guideline temperature for how well they will tolerate winter cold. ADD add to wishlist. £6.70. âHamelnâ refers to the German town of Hamelin, most famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper. 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (0 reviews) Write review. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'. 'Hameln' fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) brings lovely soft foxtail flowers to your garden on top of all the other great features of an ornamental grass. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Other names. Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of UK (to -5) Fully Hardy The Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln's compact growing habit and finely textured foliage make this one of the most popular warm season Pennisetum cultivars.. Pennisetum 'Hameln' are grown for their flower clusters that appear in summer to fall, which is earlier than regular pennisetum⦠Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red ⦠Pennisetum prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade. Eventually turns brown and should be cut back in the spring. Hameln (Pennisetum alopecuroides) â The Hardy Perennial Grass (smk88/123rf.com) Hameln is a hardy perennial grass that grows across both cold and warmer climates. H - Hardy - are happy down to at least -5°C (23°F). This cold-hardy grass typically grows in 2-3 foot tall (60-90 cm) ⦠In late summer, the grass sports beautiful, pale pink blooms that last throughout the fall. FH - Fully hardy - will withstand temperatures down to -15 °C (5°F) and often lower. Pennisetum alopecuroides has slender arching leaves that create a linear texture. How hardy are your plants? The foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter. Moisture: For potting soil use professional planting media. This cultivar is reportedly not as cold hardy or heat tolerant as the species. Forms a mound of graceful arching foliage. £6.70. Alternatively, Pennisetum âHamelnâ can be used to add height to a perennial border with it's erect growing habit. Pennisetum 'Hameln' is one of the most popular dwarf fountain grasses. They are known commonly as fountaingrasses (fountain grasses). Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' £49.99 12lt (0.6-0.8m) shipped within 3 weeks ADD Buy Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln': A ⦠Pennisetum will begin to flower towards the end of spring right through until the ⦠Condition:--not specified. A great match for late-season perennials and colorful shrubs in the mixed border, as well as cut or dried flower arrangements. They look delightful in the garden as well as in a vase, both fresh and dried. If you need to contact us please use e-mail if possible and we will respond to all queries although this may take a little longer than normal. Its compact growth habit allows it to be grown as a ⦠Leave a review. In blooms from July to October. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning bright golden-yellow in the fall. There are currently no reviews for this product. The hardy Pennisetum create beautiful sweeping masses, and shine as specimens. Photo: Getty Images. Itâs hardy to a wide variety of conditions. Greenish white flowers resembling bottlebrushes appear in the summer, persisting into the winter months. Pennisetum orientale. Fully hardy: Height: 60cm: Soil: Most types: Spread: 60cm: Reviews. Pennisetum orientale. H x S: 60cm x 60cm. Best Features: Hardy, Very Low Maintenance Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Chinese fountain grass. Ornamental grasses for cold climates require little ⦠Smaller at 60 cm Pennisetum orientale bears fluffy grey-mauve flower plumes with bright green linear leaves. The nursery office is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm for orders & enquiries. Pennisetum alopecuroides âHamelnâ Pennisetum alopecuroides âHamelnâ. Collect seeds. PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES HAMELN GOLD FOUNTAIN GRASS HARDY GARDEN PLANT. £6.70. Pennisetum macrourum. Variety or Cultivar 'Hameln' _ 'Hameln' is a clump-forming perennial grass with arching linear leaves and panicles of bristly, purple-tinged flower spikes in late summer. In cooler fall temperatures, many varieties amp up their foliage color for a spectacular fall display. Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass. Less hardy than some, but superb in a pot. Native to Asia and Australia, Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass) is among the most beautiful and graceful ornamental grasses with its cascading foliage that rustles in the wind. Pennisetum is considered a synonym of Cenchrus in Kew's Plants of the World Online. Oriental fountain grass. Characteristics: Type: Deciduous Grass Colour: Purple & Yellow Max. Please click here for full details.. Common name: Dwarf fountain grass Description: warm season; clump forming Foliage - green; narrow; 50-75 cm (20-30") Flowers - July-September; 75-100 cm (30-40") Conditions: full sun to light shade; moist, well-drained soil; will grow in any soil except those that are poorly ⦠Plant profile of Pennisetum setaceum on gardenersworld.com. Pennisetum alopecuroides âHamelnâ Very popular grass noted for its compact habit and profuse, showy white flowers that rise above the thin leaf blades beginning midsummer. (Pennisetum alopecuroides) Fab flowers! PLANT DESCRIPTION: Pennisetum alopecuroides âHamelnâ is a diminutive mounding grass that produces many vertical culms from short rhizomes. African feather grass. Requiring very little care and providing almost nonstop drama in the garden. In Stock. There are hardy fountain grasses, too, Chinese fountain grass (P. alopecuroides) being the species most often grown.It has provided many worthy cultivars (âHamelnâ, âMoudryâ, âFoxtrotâ, âLittle Bunnyâ, etc. In Stock. We propagate the common (green foliage) variety using seed. 9cm pot £7.99. Can be used as a border plant or in containers. The nursery is open for browsing and buying on select days throughout the growing season. Both hardy and tender varieties provide texture ⦠Going back to Pennisetum villosum this has perhaps the reputation for being the least hardy of those we can grow outside but as you can see above it is performing wonderfully by the entrance to this private house in an area that has generally heavy soil but is well drained as it is planted on a bank. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in March. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' fountain grass. First i will detail how we propagate pennisetum using seed. Pennisetum orientale 'Shogun' Oriental fountain grass. 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